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Jaundice is a yellow pigmentation of the skin, mucus, and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in your blood stream. Bilirubin is a yellowish-orange pigment found in liver bile. Because a healthy liver usually eliminates excess bilirubin, its presence indicates a liver problem.  In addition to yellowish pigmentation to the skin and whites of the eyes, symptoms of jaundice may include fatigue, abdominal pain, weight loss, vomiting, fever, pale stools, and dark urine. Jaundice symptoms are usually present when the liver is seriously impaired, and it is best to seek medical attention immediately if you are experiencing them. Abdominal swelling, if you are not pregnant, usually indicates an accumulation of fat, fluid, or feces, or the presence of a tumor, cyst, fibroids, or other enlargement of an organ such as the liver or spleen. In some severe cases, you could actually look eight months pregnant even if you're not. Many causes of abdominal swelling indicate an underlying medical condition that your doctor should examine.  If it is a fluid accumulation, then it is referred to as ascites and is a common symptom of an enlarged liver. This abdominal swelling will often lead to a decrease in appetite as you are too “full” to eat. This symptom is termed “early satiety.” You may also not have an appetite at all due to the swelling.  You may also experience swelling in the legs.  Abdominal pain, especially in the right upper side of your abdomen, may also be a sign of an enlarged liver, especially if you have other symptoms as well. Fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, and weight loss are symptoms that are not specific to liver enlargement, but can be a sign of liver disease and enlargement if they are severe, prolonged, or unexpected.  A lack of appetite or unwillingness to eat can accompany abdominal distention, as mentioned above. It can also be a symptom of gallbladder disease as sufferers may be unwilling to eat, since eating is a trigger for pain. Lack of appetite may also accompany cancer and hepatitis. Doctors typically define significant weight loss as more than 10% of your body weight. If you're not attempting to lose weight, and you notice weight loss, you should get in touch with your doctor.  Fever is a marker of inflammation in the body. Because liver enlargement could be due to an infection such as hepatitis, it’s important to recognize and address fever when it occurs. Unusually pale, light grey, or even white stools may be a sign of liver problems. When you experience fatigue, you feel tired after exerting only a little effort. This can occur when the liver’s reserve of nutrients is damaged, and the body depletes its muscles of their nutrients as an alternative energy source. Fatigue can indicate the presence of a liver problem, and swelling can be an accompanying symptom. Viral hepatitis and cancer can both cause fatigue. When the liver is impaired, you may experience pruritus (itchy skin) that may be either localized or generalized. This condition happens when the liver biliary ducts are obstructed. As a result, bile salts that have been excreted into your bloodstream deposit themselves in your skin and causing an itching sensation. You may be tempted to treat the itching, but if you suspect a liver problem, you must see your doctor first. Spider angiomas (or spider nevi) are dilated blood vessels that spread out from a central red dot and look like spider webs. These veins often form on the face, neck, hands, and upper half of the chest and are a classic sign of liver disease and hepatitis.  A single spider nevus is not typically a cause for concern on its own. However, if you exhibit other health conditions or symptoms, such as lethargy, fatigue, bloating or signs of jaundice, you should see your doctor as this may be a sign of liver problems. In addition, if you have multiple clusters of spider nevi, you should also see your doctor as this suggests something is wrong with your liver.  Spider angiomas can range in size up to 5 millimeters in diameter. If you apply moderate pressure with your fingers, their red color will disappear for a couple of seconds and they'll turn white (blanching) because the blood will drain out.

summary: Be aware of jaundice symptoms. Look for abdominal swelling (distention) or pain. Recognize general symptoms that could indicate an enlarged liver. Look for fatigue. Notice increased itching. Recognize spider angiomas.


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If you're using a washing machine, you can prime your clothes to dry more quickly. Use a high spin setting on your washing machine to remove as much water as possible from your clothes before you even take them from the wash. According to the Energy Saving Trust, the increased energy used to do this is negligible compared to the energy that it takes to run a standard tumble dryer. Hold a garment firmly in both hands. Squeeze, twist, and knead the fabric to wrench out as much water as possible. Be careful not to pull too hard, or you might stretch the fabric. If you're inside, wring the water into a sink or tub; if you're outside, you can wring the water directly onto the ground. Wring your clothing before drying, whether you intend to tumble-dry or hang-dry. The more excess water you can remove before starting a dry cycle, the more quickly a garment will dry. Put down a large, fluffy towel, then lay the wet garment on top. Roll up the towel tightly with the clothing inside. Twist the bundle: start at one end, rolling methodically, and work your way along until the entire towel is tightly twisted. This squeezes excess water out of your clothes and into the towel. If this trick doesn't remove all of the water the first time around, consider using another dry towel to repeat the twist. Put your wet clothing into a salad spinner, if you own one. This device serves as a quick pre-dryer, or a low-energy version of a high-spin wash: it will fling the excess water from your clothes. You'll still need to let your clothing dry afterward, but the spinning should make the process substantially faster by ensuring that your garments aren't so waterlogged.

summary: Use a high-spin wash. Wring your clothing out so that it will dry more quickly. Twist the clothing into a towel to absorb the water. Try salad spinning your clothes.


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Use all 3 cups of water and bring to a boil on medium heat. If you don't have a dallah, you can use a saucepan or Turkish cezve. After 10-12 minutes, foam will start rising to the top of the pot. Do not let the coffee boil, as this will burn the coffee. If it begins to boil, remove the dallah from the stove. You may also want to reduce the heat slightly before returning the dallah to the burner. If you have an electric stove that is slow to cool, remove the pot immediately. This process will create the same foam as shown in prior steps. Empty the boiling water used for preheating. If you are using saffron and/or rosewater, add them now to the empty thermos. For a traditional presentation, use small cups on a serving plate.  Traditionally, the small cups are filled no more than halfway.  While Arabic coffee is traditionally made without sugar, it is served with something sweet, like dates. Milk is not added to Arabic coffee. If you prefer adding milk to yours, keep in mind that light roasts in particular are best without milk.


summary: Heat the water in the dallah. Let the coffee brew on low heat. Turn the stove off and let the pot settle for a minute. Return the coffee to the stove and bring it nearly to a boil again. Prepare your thermos. Let the coffee steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve.